Train from London to Sheffield
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Fastest train times from London to Sheffield
Fastest Journey
1 h 58 m
Average
2 h 12 m
Trains per day
37
Distance
227 km
Of the 37 trains that leave London for Sheffield every day 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from London to Sheffield
 | Distance | 141 miles (227 km) |
 | Average train duration | 2 h 32 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $88 (€80) |
 | Train frequency | 32 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 31 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | East Midlands Railway, Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway, West Midlands Railway, Hull Trains or East Midlands Railways |
Trains from London to Sheffield cover the 141 miles (227 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 32 min with our travel partners like East Midlands Railway, Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway, West Midlands Railway, Hull Trains or East Midlands Railways. Normally, there are 32 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $88 (€80), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $74 (€67). Travelers depart most frequently from London Victoria and arrive in Sheffield.
Train companies: Grand Central Trains and East Midlands Trains from London to Sheffield trains
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East Midlands Trains from London to Sheffield train information:
- Average Duration: 2 h 10 min
- East Midlands Trains frequency: 31 a day
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Trains from London to Sheffield
Whether traveling for business or pleasure, frequent trains depart from the British capital headed for the south Yorkshire city numerous times a day. Passengers will find services available from a choice of central London stations, with all services terminating at Sheffield train station. Both direct and indirect services are readily available; in some cases, an indirect option is faster than a direct one. The fastest advertised journey time comes in at just shy of two hours.
Which train companies travel from London to Sheffield?
Numerous train providers operate across the London to Sheffield route. East Midlands Trains, West Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway (LNER), and First Hull Trains all offers trains from London to Sheffield. East Midlands runs the only service offering direct trains, with all other companies' routes requiring just one change en route. Indirect services, however, are still very quick and convenient, making indirect travel a viable option.
How long is the train from London to Sheffield?
When traveling direct with East Midlands Railway, passengers can expect the journey to last between two hours and two hours 15 minutes. Travel time for indirect options varies depending on wait times at transfer stations. The fastest indirect options take just two hours 15 minutes, matching direct train times.
How many trains are there from London to Sheffield?
There are frequent departures per hour from London to Sheffield. There is usually one direct departure per hour from East Midlands Trains, raising to two during peak travel time. Including indirect options, passengers can expect up to four departures per hour running from the early morning to late evening. Passengers will rarely wait long for their train from London to Sheffield.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Sheffield?
Departure train station: Passengers have a choice of London stations. Trains depart from London Euston, London Sure thing Pancras, and London Kings Cross. All stations are sitauted in North London, within walking distance of each other. All three have great links to London Underground lines and numerous bus routes. St Pancras provides links to Eurostar services.
Arrival train station: All trains from London to Sheffield terminate at Sheffield station, the busiest station in South Yorkshire. The station is a shared tram and railway station, providing great links to the rest of the city including the universities. It is very centrally located, with many tourist attractions just a short walk away.
Travel Tips: Trains from London to Sheffield
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from London Victoria and arrive in Sheffield.
Passengers booking this trip most frequently board their trains from London Victoria and need to travel around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) from the city center to get to this train station.
Passengers arriving in Sheffield most often arrive at Sheffield and need to travel around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) from this train station to the city center.
Important Stations and Airports in London and Sheffield
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Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line
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Overground lines: Watford DC
Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
WifiLockersShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
Metro: N/A
WifiLockersShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
Metro: Tube Lines.
WifiLockersShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityTrain lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
Bus lines: 326, 139
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityMetro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityMetro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityLocation for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services are usually found outside the front of the station. However this is sometimes subject to change. Please check engineering posters or consult a member of staff.
Metro: For North and North East Kent and South East London
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Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityMetro: Bakerloo Line.
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